Apologising is hurting your French @FrenchinPlainSight
Apologising is hurting your French  @FrenchinPlainSight
Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Saying "Désolé" feels polite, but it's a trap. It frames you as a problem, increases your anxiety, and actually makes you more likely to freeze.

It creates a negative feedback loop:
Apology → Lower confidence → More errors → More apologies.

Break the cycle. Your goal is communication, not perfection. Instead of apologising, use a phrase that keeps the conversation moving.
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